With Microsoft now owning Nokia’s Devices and Services unit, it’s interesting to see what the future holds for the Lumia line of Windows Phone products. We heard that an entry-level Lumia 530 would be released soon (via T-Mobile and Cricket), but what about some new higher-end hardware? Well, @evleaks has a few things to share on this matter.

According to the leakster, the next Windows Phone 8.1 flagship handset from Nokia / Microsoft is codenamed McLaren, and should be available in time for the holidays this year. It’s said that Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile will all sell the McLaren. Unfortunately, there aren’t any details on what features the smartphone’s going to offer, but its codename suggests that it’ll be one fast device.

Before the McLaren, however, AT&T should launch a Lumia codenamed Tesla, while Verizon is supposed to release a handset codenamed Superman. Both are expected to be mid-range devices that will debut in early Q3 (thus, possibly in July). As reported back in April, the Nokia Superman may feature a 5MP front-facing camera, and a 4.7-inch display of unknown resolution.

on, in the spring of 2015, Microsoft may release two devices codenamed Makepeace and Dempsey, with AT&T being one of the carriers to offer them. @evleaks says that, later next year, we might see a Lumia phablet codenamed Cityman, plus a new flagship smartphone currently dubbed Talkman. There are no specific details about these products at the moment, but they could be available in late summer / early fall of 2015. We're thinking that the Cytiman phablet may be a successor to the 6-inch Lumia 1520 (pictured on the right), although, of course, we could be wrong.

Plans regarding the devices mentioned above may change - thus, some of them may not be released at all. Anyhow, it looks like Microsoft is hard at work to expand its Windows Phone 8.1 device portfolio (not that we expected otherwise).

P.S.: in case you didn't recognize it, the smartphone seen at the beginning of the article is the Lumia 1020.

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Awesome! Tried Windows Phone after 3 years of a rooted Galaxy Note running all sorts of custom roms. Flashing and trying roms was fun and the app selection is great, but I'm very pleased with my 1520 running 8.1 developer preview. Good to see Microsoft stepping up its game with flagship devices.

I was cautiously encouraged with the statement that the same phone (McLaren) will be released on three U.S. carriers at the same time. But then mention is made of Tesla and Superman being on separate carriers.

MS, if you want to grow your WP installed base, carrier exclusives are NOT the way to do it.

Really? 2015, Really? That's lightyears away in this digital age. This is one of the reasons i'm switching from WP back to android for a spell. I'm all for flagships, new tech and the latest and greatest. New WP devices have been released on ATT and Verizon, but nothing for T-Mobile.
As soon as the LG G3 is released i'm grabbing it. Then, maybe back to WP one day.
Thanks JUMP

Exactly! I'm tired of waiting for a high end Windows Phone. The Lumia Icon and Lumia 930 seems to be the only real choices (1520 too big) and neither will be available in Canada. LG G3 will be my first Android!

Yes I read the article, that's why I decided to comment. My point is the ICON, 1520, 1020, 930 didn't come to T-Mo. The pipeline is soft like a wet paper bag. I got the JUMP program so I could change phones every 6 months. Obviously, that's not possible with WP on T-Mo since the last phone they released was the phone I have almost a year ago.

How dare they call such rubbish McLaren? They can't use trademark names like that unless it's only for internal use in the company and not for general public! This applies to all the other rubbish phone makers as well with their rubbish overpriced toys!

Oh look, cars :D. Most of those codnames are cars, Mclaren and Tesla speak for themselves, Vantage is Aston Martin and Onyx is Peugeot's concept car. Anyway, nice to see so much hardwere but fall 2015 ? That is awful lot of time. Oh and nice to see all 3 big carriers will sell same phone, finally. Looks like I will be able to chose for succesor of my Lumia 820.

" P.S.: in case you didn't recognize it, the smartphone seen
at the beginning of the article is the Lumia 1020 ".........good you reminded us, i almost missed that phone, as i was looking at the pretty lady........

We are moving too slow... When the 1520 arrived, I belived the days of trailing after android flagships were over, but at this moment we were already supposed to be hearing about the 1020 replacement model. I hope they really leap forward if we are going to wait until next year. (I love my 1020 by the way, but I want us to do better in this war).

What is she doing with that 1020? It looks like she's taking a selfie because she's posed with a peace sign but she's holding the wrong end. She cant hit the button and touching the screen would cover the front facing lens.

So far since I left Android I am loving the new Windows Phone platform. Windows Phone has been successfully promising and delivering to its consumers and users. I am excited to see what Microsoft Mobile has in store with the acquisition of Nokia. Maybe some nice Microsoft Mobile branded phones affordable and flagship.

I have a Nokia Lumia 520 and enjoy every bit of it. In comparison to most Androids I've had its smooth as butter in performance and usability. Will be upgrading to a better WP Device just waiting for something perfect.

Hmm I read comments above about People saying Microsoft /Nokia slow to make smart phones with the latest Tech. Microsoft/Nokia smart phones sell better in the lower affordable tech and mid tech smart phones price range than their high end Tech smart phones. Microsoft /Nokia will continue to make smart phones they know People can more easily afford to buy. an Awful lot of people buy what their personal wealth can afford than what they desire. Another thing is the battery life issue smartphones with 2k to 4k screens with 8 core CPU's may drain the hell out their owners batteries. One must be weigh all factors.

Oh man, two/three of my favorite brands with one phone (Microsoft/Nokia and McLaren). I'd looooooove a McLaren-themed Lumia, especially if it came on the McLaren/Papaya Orange or any of the other McLaren factory colors.

Dont worry about the 1520(rm-938) if you are on tmobile!! I know its expensive! So get the 1520(rm-940) unlocked!!, it works LTE 4G as well! Plus its way cheaper! I'm using it now in Florida!! Daytona beach :-)

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